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president barack obama is cautioning against a hasty decision. still, american media reported that u.s. naval forces have already been dispatched toward syria's coastal waters. russian officials are concerned about the possible military response. foreign minister sergei lavrov reportedly urged restraint when talking to his u.s. counterpart. the united states and its allies say killing by syrian forces near the site of the alleged attacks has destroyed evidence. the next step in this long running civil war could depend on the conclusions of the u.n. inspectors. chie yamagishi, nhk world. >> syria's president bashar al assad has set out his stance on the issue. he told a russian newspaper that accusations of chemical attacks made no sense. assad said his troops would not use chemical weapons in an area with no clear front line between the two sides. he accused the rebels and said they were the ones who used the weapons. russia's foreign minister sergey lavrov also weighed in. he said on monday there's no evidence assad used chemical weapons and he
president barack obama is cautioning against a hasty decision. still, american media reported that u.s. naval forces have already been dispatched toward syria's coastal waters. russian officials are concerned about the possible military response. foreign minister sergei lavrov reportedly urged restraint when talking to his u.s. counterpart. the united states and its allies say killing by syrian forces near the site of the alleged attacks has destroyed evidence. the next step in this long...
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president barack obama has condemned egyptian leaders. he's canceling plans to hold joint military exercises next month. >> while we want to sustain our relationship with egypt, our traditional cooperation cannot continue as usual when civilians are being killed in the streets and rights are being rolled back. as a result, this morning we notified the egyptian government that we are canceling our biannual joint military exercise, which was scheduled for next month. >> obama said the state of emergency should be lifted immediately. it allows military and police to detain people without a warrant. obama said the u.s. may take further steps if the violence continues. he did not mention what his government would do about aid to egypt. the u.s. provides about $1.5 billion a year. >>> world leaders are urging peace after the crackdown. pope francis says he's praying for the victims. >> translator: i wish to offer my prayers to all the victims and their families, the injured, and all those who are suffering. >> pope francis urged the interim gov
president barack obama has condemned egyptian leaders. he's canceling plans to hold joint military exercises next month. >> while we want to sustain our relationship with egypt, our traditional cooperation cannot continue as usual when civilians are being killed in the streets and rights are being rolled back. as a result, this morning we notified the egyptian government that we are canceling our biannual joint military exercise, which was scheduled for next month. >> obama said the...
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grant edward snowden temporary asylum is causing tensions that may derail a meeting between president obama and vladimir putin. >>> more protests are planned by the military backed plan to leave the streets. ♪ and a traditional singer in china is drawing attention by drawing on our roots and competing in a talent contest on tv. >>> the obama administration and some u.s. lawmakers are criticizing russian leaders for giving an american fugitive safe harbor. they call it a disappointment and a disgrace. u.s. authorities want the former intelligence contractor because he leaked details of top secret government surveillance programs. snowden walked out of an airport in moscow after spending five weeks inside. he's facing charges of espionage and theft after revealing the national security agency collects private phone and internet data. spokespersons say the edition will ndecision will not affect relations with the u.s. >> we are extremely disappointed that the russian government would take this step despite our clear and lawful requests in public and private to have mr. snowden expelled to th
grant edward snowden temporary asylum is causing tensions that may derail a meeting between president obama and vladimir putin. >>> more protests are planned by the military backed plan to leave the streets. ♪ and a traditional singer in china is drawing attention by drawing on our roots and competing in a talent contest on tv. >>> the obama administration and some u.s. lawmakers are criticizing russian leaders for giving an american fugitive safe harbor. they call it a...
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a spokesperson for president obama says that it presents an opportunity to resolve the issue. jay carney says that the u.s. will work with the new government provided it meets its international obligations and finds a peaceful solution. he knows that it represented a call by the iranian people for change. he says that the obama administration hopes that the country will make new choices to lead to a better future for iranians. >>> benjamin netanyahu says that he shares the -- the president of i ran looks to get rid of israel. >> translator: the president of iran may have changed. but the goal of the regime has not. iran's intention is to develop a nuclear capability, nuclear weapons, whose purpose is to destroy israel. >> netanyahu warned israel is prepared to use military action to prevent iran from developing nuclear capability. >>> the syrian prime minister met with rowhani before the inauguration. he delivered a message from the president. the agency said that asad wants to enhance strategic ties between syria and iran to protest against the actions of the west. iran is on
a spokesperson for president obama says that it presents an opportunity to resolve the issue. jay carney says that the u.s. will work with the new government provided it meets its international obligations and finds a peaceful solution. he knows that it represented a call by the iranian people for change. he says that the obama administration hopes that the country will make new choices to lead to a better future for iranians. >>> benjamin netanyahu says that he shares the -- the...
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president barack obama is cautioning against hasty decision. still, america media reported that u.s. naval forces have already been dispatched toward syria's coastal waters. russian officials are concerned about the possible military response. foreign minister sergei lavrov reportedly urged restraint when talking to his u.s. counterpart. the united states and its allies say killing by syrian forces near the site of the alleged attacks has destroyed evidence. the next step in this long running civil war could depend on the conclusions of the u.n. inspectors. nhk world. >>> japanese government officials say they are determined to take the lead in stopping radioactive groundwater from leaking from the damaged nuclear plant in fukushima. the industry minister is suggesting public funds be used to help cover the costs of building a large underground wall to dam the water. >> translator: so far tepco has simply reacted to leakage problems as they arise. but the government will now take the lead. >> he visited fukushima daiichi and surveyed the area w
president barack obama is cautioning against hasty decision. still, america media reported that u.s. naval forces have already been dispatched toward syria's coastal waters. russian officials are concerned about the possible military response. foreign minister sergei lavrov reportedly urged restraint when talking to his u.s. counterpart. the united states and its allies say killing by syrian forces near the site of the alleged attacks has destroyed evidence. the next step in this long running...
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. >> members of the obama administration have criticized the detentions, which they say are politically motivated. >> that is not in line with the standard that we expect other governments to uphold in terms of respecting human rights. >> morsi supporters have been protesting since military leaders removed him from power early last month. security forces moved in a week ago to break up their sit-ins in cairo. more than 850 people have been killed in the violence that's followed. >>> people fleeing conflict and poverty often continue to set out on a treacherous sea journey to try and reach australia. but their search for a better life often comes at a high price. more than 100 suspended asylum seekers were rescued after their boat sank on tuesday near christmas island in the indian ocean. the boat capsized about 220 kilometers north of christmas island. australian border protection officials say a navy vessel pulled 106 people to safety, 2 of them with minor injuries. afp reported five people are missing. the incident came as a one-daikon african-americans to discuss problems of asylum s
. >> members of the obama administration have criticized the detentions, which they say are politically motivated. >> that is not in line with the standard that we expect other governments to uphold in terms of respecting human rights. >> morsi supporters have been protesting since military leaders removed him from power early last month. security forces moved in a week ago to break up their sit-ins in cairo. more than 850 people have been killed in the violence that's...